How Remote Patient Monitoring Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Boosts Star Ratings

Hospitals with lower CMS star ratings, face significant challenges in post-discharge care. High readmission rates, gaps in chronic disease management, and strained patient satisfaction scores can feel like insurmountable hurdles. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) offers a practical solution, transforming how hospitals support patients after they leave the facility.

Reducing Readmissions with Real-Time Insights

One of the biggest drivers of low star ratings is unplanned hospital readmissions. RPM tackles this head-on by enabling continuous monitoring of patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure or glucose levels, directly from their homes. For example, HealthSnap’s platform has helped reduce readmissions by up to 30% for patients with conditions like heart failure and diabetes. By catching potential issues early, care teams can intervene before a hospital visit becomes necessary, directly improving CMS metrics on safety and readmissions.

Boosting Patient Engagement and Satisfaction

Post-discharge care often hinges on patients staying engaged with their treatment plans. RPM empowers patients with real-time data and personalized guidance, leading to a 36% improvement in adherence to medication and self-care routines. This not only improves clinical outcomes like a 23.4-point drop in blood pressure for Stage 2 hypertension patients, but also enhances patient trust and satisfaction, reflected in higher HCAHPS scores. When patients feel supported at home, they’re more likely to rate their care experience positively.

Streamlining Care for Better Outcomes

RPM doesn’t just benefit patients; it makes life easier for healthcare teams. By delivering actionable data, HealthSnap’s platform allows providers to focus on high-priority cases, saving time and resources. For hospitals serving over 100,000 patients, like those partnered with HealthSnap, this efficiency translates to better care coordination and measurable progress in quality metrics within months.

A Path to Higher Quality Ratings

For hospitals striving to improve their rating, RPM is a great place to start. It addresses core CMS Star Rating domains (readmissions, patient experience, and effective care) while reducing costs by thousands per patient annually. HealthSnap’s work with 180+ healthcare partners shows how RPM can turn post-discharge challenges into opportunities for better outcomes and stronger ratings.

Ready to see the impact for your hospital? Schedule a demo with HealthSnap to explore how our RPM platform can support your quality goals.